| | Idaho Springs, CO | Dove Creek, CO | United States |
| Rainfall | 25.2 | 14.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 180.9 | 64.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 121.6 | 67.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 249 | 243 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 70.3 | 86.3 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.4 | 15.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 5.4 | 7.1 | 7 |
| UV Index | 5.8 | 6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 7526 | 6844 | 2443 |